In the world of martial arts, there is a vast fantasy world.

Chapter 336 The Great Sage!

The others didn't notice Shen Xing deliberately lowering his presence; they all simply lowered their voices or used telepathy to discuss things quietly.

"The so-called investigation of things is actually just taking shortcuts."

"Actually, it's another kind of more hidden inscription. It is indeed profound, but it's not as mysterious as you might think."

"Is it possible to make such a colossal creature fly without using vital energy?"

"Primordial energy is the foundation of the world, the origin of all things. What is there that does not possess primordial energy?"

"It's just a cover-up."

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As Shen Xing listened, his brows furrowed involuntarily, but quickly relaxed again.

These methods of questioning are actually quite ordinary.

Moreover, it is not difficult to explain or prove.

This made him realize that there might indeed be some people pushing this behind the scenes, but there were also some "insiders" diverting attention and focusing everyone's attention on some more contagious but actually easily verifiable claims.

Shen Xing's lips curled up.

He was actually very confident, because usually only absolute violence can suppress absolute truth. Now that violence was in his hands, truth was also in his hands. He really couldn't imagine how he would lose.

The reason he's not in a hurry to set a specific time for the exchange meeting is not only because he needs more time to learn more about weapon crafting in this world and to prepare the specific content of the exchange meeting, but more importantly, he's waiting for the emergence of his greatest "power"—Wenren Caifeng.

Before going into seclusion, Wenren Caifeng had already given a clear indication that this seclusion would last no more than a year.

We can easily wait that long.

Shen Xing walked through the crowd of students without attracting anyone's attention, keeping a very low profile.

In fact, he changed his previous style during this period and remained very low-key, as if he were truly devoted to his studies.

Meanwhile, in certain parts of the Refining Heaven Workshop, a group of seventh-realm saints gathered together through a secretive means of communication.

If Tian Yanzi were among them, he would discover that these sages are the biggest opponents of the newly opened "Gewu Lianfang" (a workshop for investigating things and refining techniques).

There are sixteen.

Although the number of supporters was not much larger, before Shen Xing arrived, the vast majority of neutrals were more inclined to side with them. This was partly due to their fear of this mysterious force and their choice based on interests, and partly because most people had not yet experienced the charm of the science of things.

However, when Shen Xing arrived with three sages from the field of "investigating things" and such a magical and powerful spaceship, the situation of the neutral faction immediately began to change.

Under these circumstances, the opposition cannot afford to be complacent.

At this moment, a sage with white hair and beard, who clearly possessed a profound level of spiritual attainment, spoke first.

"The plan to stir up public opinion has failed."

Clearly, the various opinions circulating within the Refining Heaven Workshop have also attracted the attention of many sages.

Although it seems to be coming on strong, it's clear to anyone with eyes to see that public opinion has been completely misled.

It should be noted that the public opinion they originally prepared was to guide the narrative in the direction of "the study of things will interfere with the development of martial arts", "the study of things is a major threat to martial artists", and "the study of things will affect the overall world order".

Each of these directions represents a real crisis that they can see, and only truly opposing public opinion can effectively prevent the creation of the new refinery.

The current public opinion is actually helping the other side.

At that moment, another saint, who seemed to have a somewhat volatile temper, sneered twice: "I've said it before, you can't expect such methods to shake the true truth."

Yes, even these opponents can see clearly who holds the truth.

What potential does the technology of investigating things possess?

However, even if you figure it out, it won't affect anything.

The sage who spoke first spoke again: "Our purpose is not to stop the development of the technology of investigating things, but to prevent the Refining Heaven Workshop from falling into the hands of those mysterious people. Otherwise, how can we be sure whether the Refining Heaven Workshop is the same one we know now or one that exists in the future?"

"Hmph." The hot-tempered saint sneered, "That sounds nice, but it's nothing more than wanting to protect the interests of your Taiyan Sect."

Indeed, this powerful saint is named Saint Taicang. He is not only a powerful master craftsman of Liantianfang, but also the crafting consultant of Taiyanzong, the number one holy land in Zhongxu.

Although he was called an advisor, everyone knew that he was more inclined to support Emperor Taiyan.

Because only the Taiyan Sect possesses the inheritance that aligns with his path, which is the way for him to enter the Eighth Realm.

Moreover, without the support of the Taiyan Sect over these long years, he would not have been able to reach his current level.

It can be said that almost everyone in the entire Central Ruins knows that the Sage Taicang is a sage left behind in the Refining Heaven Workshop by the Taiyan Sect.

The Sage Tai Cang himself never concealed his true feelings.

The same applies now.

Faced with the accusations of that hot-tempered saint, he simply said, "At least, I will strictly abide by the rules of the Refining Heaven Workshop. These rules are the foundation upon which I stand in the Refining Heaven Workshop, and the very reason why the Refining Heaven Workshop can exist without falling apart. As for that mysterious force whose origins are still unknown, it may not be able to do the same."

A brief silence fell over the room after these words were spoken.

Even some saints who were initially somewhat wavering felt the same way.

That's right, that's the main reason why these people gathered together.

Everyone knows the thoughts and interests of the Taiyan Sect, but that Young Master Shen and the forces behind him are too mysterious. Compared to the Taiyan Sect, which everyone already knows and is used to, they are more threatening.

A threat that could tear the entire Refining Heaven Workshop apart.

Ultimately, it boils down to a disagreement between a group that values ​​the Refining Heaven Workshop more and a group that values ​​truth more.

After a period of silence, it was the Sage Tai Cang who broke the silence.

"Now that things have come to this, the only thing we can do is to concentrate our strength and demonstrate the power of our heritage at the exchange meeting, suppress the Gewu heritage, and only then can we win the support of the centrists." His tone seemed to carry a slight sigh.

"It should have been done long ago." Many of the others nodded in agreement.

"What kind of 'investigation of things'? Even if it has great potential, its greatness lies in its ability to merge with the inscription and complement each other's strengths and weaknesses."

"That's right, mere observational techniques may not be enough."

"What's wrong with a direct comparison?"

"To win fairly and squarely is the only true and reasonable principle."

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The tone of the event seemed to have been set by these words.

It's not that there aren't any underhanded tricks available, but in the current atmosphere, most of them would actually backfire—everyone is a saint, and no one is any smarter or more resourceful than anyone else.

All struggles, once they reach a certain level, must ultimately come down to true strength.

Time passed by day by day.

Shen Xing continued to diligently study the basics of weapon refiners, and even began to attempt to refine some simple divine weapons.

Meanwhile, Hong Hao and the other two deepened their communication with the other saints. Although the real exchange meeting had not yet started, the three of them had already held many small exchange meetings with the saints in the Refining Heaven Workshop.

The results can be described as remarkable.

In just a few months, they increased their supporters from the initial thirteen to twenty!

Of course, this support is not static and can change at any time.

Even so, it can still be considered a remarkable achievement.

At the same time, Shen Xing was also making logistical preparations for the final exchange meeting, following the advice of the three.

Unlike his previous solo efforts, where he had to painstakingly obtain whatever he wanted, now that he has the entire Human Federation as his logistical support, there's nothing he can't get if the Federation has it.

In terms of "technological support", it has achieved the ultimate.

In fact, to some extent, this exchange was no longer just a comparison between Shen Xing and certain people from Lian Tian Fang, but a comparison between the entire human federation civilization and the martial arts civilization of this entire alien world!

It can only be said that Shen Xing does have considerable confidence.

When he had been in Liantianfang for almost a year, finally, accompanied by a soft whistle that echoed throughout the entire Liantianfang region, Shen Xing knew that Wenren Caifeng had emerged from seclusion!

This time, the commotion upon his emergence from seclusion was indeed extraordinary.

Almost everyone in the entire Refining Heaven Workshop, regardless of what they were doing or what level they were at, could feel a kind of mental pull, as if a goddess from the heavens had descended to earth, and all things in the mortal world were willing to submit to her.

Although this feeling did not last long, the fact that even a saint had the same reaction as a mortal who was not even a martial artist was itself an extremely shocking phenomenon.

The many sages within the Refining Heaven Workshop were all swayed.

Even Shen Xing realized that Wenren Caifeng had not only stepped into the eighth realm with one foot, but with both feet already in, leaving only her body outside the door. It was only a matter of time before she was out of there.

No wonder they only gave a little over a decade.

At this point, even if one actively restrains oneself, the evolutionary process of life will still move forward steadily.

There is no possibility of regression.

"After this, the Human Federation's eight realms will be restored to seven!" Hong Hao stood beside Shen Xing, also looking in the direction of Wenren Caifeng, his tone seemingly filled with emotion and joy.

Shen Xing opened his mouth, wanting to ask how that eighth-realm cultivator had perished.

How could someone with such strength fall so easily?

However, he ultimately didn't ask. Although he didn't know much, he could vaguely sense from some snippets that this matter was probably not so simple.

No matter what he says now, it's just the sun and moon; delving deeper might not be beneficial to him.

Anyway, we'll find out sooner or later.

Without saying anything more, he simply smiled and said, "Let's go congratulate Sister Wenren."

In fact, it wasn't just them; at this very moment, many figures were flying towards that direction, including disciples from the Mountain and Sea Realm and even the Spirit Realm.

Clearly, just being able to witness the magnificence of a Great Sage is something most martial artists would look forward to.

However, even faster than these lower-level disciples were the numerous saints.

One by one, they tore open space and descended near Wenren Caifeng's secluded cultivation location. To show respect, they even descended from a place a hundred miles away from where Wenren Caifeng was.

And it deliberately released a little of its own aura.

When Shen Xing arrived, he saw countless powerful figures, many of whom were high in the clouds, their auras as deep as the abyss. Looking around, it felt like a sky full of gods and Buddhas, with the whole world celebrating.

No, perhaps it's not a sense of déjà vu.

As Wenren Caifeng soared into the sky, her body seemingly surrounded by a seven-colored phoenix, countless powerful figures shouted in unison, "Congratulations, Martial Venerable! Your arrival as a Great Sage brings great prosperity to the martial arts!"

For a moment, it seemed as if the whole world was cheering and all the vital energy was leaping for joy.

Even Shen Xing, looking at that incomparably noble and profound figure, which seemed to be more dazzling than heaven and earth, revealed a deep longing.

This is the Great Sage of the Eighth Realm!

Only by truly seeing and experiencing it can one feel this incredible realm.

It's as if you're truly soaring above the heavens, overlooking the universe!

However, this indescribable aura did not last long. Wenren Caifeng quickly restrained herself, and with that restraint, she seemed to lose all her brilliance, not even a trace of charm emanating from her, appearing only extremely approachable.

This was clearly done on purpose.

However, this one doesn't quite fit the style of a newly ascended Great Sage!

This leap to a higher realm, this sublimation of life level, is the ultimate pursuit of all martial artists in their lives. Normally, every martial artist, after truly taking this step, will feel a sense of pride that the Great Dao has been reached.

And everyone soon learned the reason why Wenren Dasheng did this.

—After concealing her aura and even her demeanor, she flew straight towards Shen Xing.

"Brother Shen, now that I have entered the realm of Great Sage, I cannot stay in this world for long." His tone even carried a hint of apology. "It may be less than ten years."

At this moment, the entire venue was completely silent.

Countless eyes and gazes were focused on Shen Xing.

Even some saints seemed to hold their breath, not daring to utter the slightest sound.

Some of the weaker individuals held their breath completely.

They were even somewhat dumbfounded.

Is this an apology?

The first thing a newly ascended Great Sage, a being that transcends the universe, did after entering the Great Sage realm was to apologize to someone at the Sun and Moon Realm.

Not to mention them, even Shen Xing himself felt flattered at this moment.

(End of this chapter)